SERIOUS assault in Tilbury on Tuesday June 25 has left a man with serious injuries.

Officers were called to Dock Road in Tilbury shortly after 2pm following reports of an assault.

The victim was approached by a group of men who seriously assaulted him before stealing his bag, which contained his phone and some money.

Officers arrived and the victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Essex Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Tilbury on Tuesday 25 June.

It’s believed that there were a number of witnesses in the area at the time and police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this assault and can support the investigation, to contact them quoting reference number 727 of 29 June.

You can let them know by submitting a report on their website or by using their online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about their website reporting services.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.